Perth Region NRM is a community-led regional group with responsibility for coordinating and delivering natural resource management (NRM) in the Perth Region.

Formerly known as the Swan Catchment Council, the Board is a nineteen member group drawn from the community, State Government and Local Government.

As one of 56 groups from around Australia, the Council is helping to achieve a nation-wide approach to management and restoration of our environment.

Our Strategy, Vision and Mission Strategy

Strategy

High level longer term targets have been developed interactively by the Reference Groups to achieve goals and have been endorsed by the Board in the Strategic Overview in November 2010.

Under those longer term targets, a number of lower level targets will sit, with actions and projects tied together through the Reference Group Business Plans.

Vision

The natural resources of the Perth Region are protected and managed sustainably in their own right and for the enhancement of the quality of life for present and future generations.

Mission

We will work to implement our Vision by engaging a range of stakeholders in coordinated and Integrated Natural Resource Management.

DIVISIONS AND PROGRAMS

Our key Divisions and Programs are as follows:

Community Engagement

• Community
• Local Government
• Indigenous Cultural Heritage
• Swan River Trust Alcoa Landcare Program

Targeted Environmental

• Biodiversity
• Water
• Marine

Targeted Response

• Sustainable Industry
• Sustainable Agriculture

Support

• Marketing and Communication
• Administration
• Information Management - CPR
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Innovation
• GIS

How did it begin?

The Swan Avon Integrated Catchment Management (SAICM) coordinating group was established in 1994, following an Australian Government move towards regional NRM management.

The Swan Working Group, and the Avon Working Group were created to coordinate delivery of NRM across the Swan and Avon regions. The Swan Working Group was expanded and renamed to become the Swan Avon Catchment Council in 1998.

Perth Region NRM Inc., formerly known as the Swan Catchment Council Inc., was established
in 2002, following its separation from the Swan-Avon Catchment Council. It became one of 56
NRM Regions in Australia and one of six in WA established under the Natural Heritage Trust.
Following changes in federal government policies, and pending resolution of the Western
Australian Government's approach, Perth Region NRM has developed a flexible approach to
strategic planning using a business model set out in this strategic overview.

The Swan Avon Integrated Catchment Management (SAICM) coordinating group was established in 1994, following an Australian Government move towards regional NRM management.

The Swan Working Group, and the Avon Working Group were created to coordinate delivery of NRM across the Swan and Avon regions. The Swan Working Group was expanded and renamed to become the Swan Avon Catchment Council in 1998

How can I get more information?

Perth Region NRM
PO Box 2206
MIDLAND WA 6936
Tel: (08) 9374 3333
Fax: (08) 9374 0685
Email: enquiries@perthregionnrm.com